Maintenance Mechanic I

Wonderful Citrus is America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Overview

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Inspects used parts to determine dimensional changes
• Adjusts functional parts of equipment and control devices
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricates and cleans parts
• Starts devices to test their performance
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Troubleshoots and repairs basic electrical equipment
• Documents all work done on work orders per established procedures
• Welds/fabricates equipment and components
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Other duties as assigned

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Must have three to five years maintenance experience in a manufacturing/food processing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Trade school/occupational training desired but not required
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Conversational Spanish is highly desired but not required.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and algebraic functions
• Must be able to troubleshoot equipment/process problems and propose solutions. Problem-solving skills are essential to this position.

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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